Calling The Folks

I called my grandfather (dad's side) in Toronto, and my grandmother (mum's side) in Hong Kong to wish them a belated Chinese New Year. It's amazing the amount of Cantonesse that I remember when it's the only language to communicate on. I had prepared myself was a few choice phrases and half expected the conversation to be very very short.

I was plesantly surprised to hear the enthusiasm in their voice, and the amount of stuff that we talked about. Topics of birthdays, what my plans are, how my realtionship is going when I was going to visit (that's one of the 'always gets asked' questions) filled up the chat. And the coolest thing is that they're quite good at ending the conversation, saying "well, you have to go, so I'll talk to you later!" :)

So if you're dreading the phone call to old relos, fear not. You will be as happy as me to have made the call. It makes their day, and makes you feel good. What more do you need?

Only one cheap call:

it's such a blessing to still have your grandparents. a reallllllll blessing! :) cherish them! :)
alvina - 22 February '06 - 12:27